TF Burke is a YA fantasy author of the Heart of the Worlds series—stories full of faery magic, flying pegasi, and star-born prophecy for readers who love immersive worlds.
✨Discover the Heart of the Worlds series by TF Burke—YA fantasy filled with faery magic, flying pegasi, and star-born prophecy.✨
Award-winning author of the bestselling Heart of the Worlds series, TF Burke crafts rich, immersive YA fantasy filled with faery magic, ancient prophecy, and daring pegasi flights.
An Admin of David Farland’s Apex-Writers and former board member of the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group, Burke has been published in anthologies, newspapers, blogs, and more.
Dive into the Heart of the Worlds series—an epic YA fantasy filled with faery magic, star-born prophecy, and daring pegasi riders. Perfect for fans of rich worldbuilding and unforgettable heroines.
FAERIES DON’T LIE
FAERIES DON’T FORGIVE
FAERIES DON’T HIDE
FAERIES DON’T LOVE (upcoming)
plus more….
✨ Behind the scene glimpses, faery-laced musings, past interviews, guest articles, swordplay, and blog posts ✨

What Medieval Fencing Teaches Me About Writing Fight Scenes
There is a correlation between sword and pen — and it is flow. Practicing medieval-style fencing has taught me more about writing conflict than any craft book ever could. From centerline control to disciplined restraint, here’s how real steel shapes the fight scenes in Heart of the Worlds.
Whether you’re plotting your first novel, wrestling with worldbuilding, or navigating the chaos of book marketing, this space is for you. Here you’ll find tips, tools, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of what’s worked (and what hasn’t) on this wild writing journey.
🗂️ Helpful content is already blooming—but more is on the way. From craft to career, stay tuned for articles, checklists, and encouragement meant to spark your story forward.
Not all faeries are nice nor grant wishes. Some whisper secrets through tree roots, shape storms with a sigh, or haunt the edges of forgotten roads. This growing collection of lore will dive deep into the strange, wondrous, and often dangerous truths behind the fae. From ancient bargains to shapeshifting tricksters, their stories are older than stars.
The veil is thinning… check back soon for tales that blur the line between myth and memory.
Step into the herb-scented world of Gaitha, Eldest Daughter & secret-keeper of the wild. Her apothecary notes—scribbled in the margins of spellbooks and tucked into the folds of her cloak. Soon, you’ll find entries on magical plants, curious cures, and the stories that grow between the roots.
🧿 This page is still steeping… check back soon as herbs are pressed into place.
This place to venture for the clash of steel and the whisper of footsteps across ancient stone. You’ll find glimpses from my own adventures—moments spent sparring beneath open skies, tracing legends through crumbling ruins (and museums), and breathing in the dust of forgotten roads.
More stories, musings, and sword-born wisdom are still being gathered. The path winds on—return soon, and walk it with me.
In the twin skies of Ahnu and Endynia, the stars do more than shine—they shape destinies. The twelve Eaburrai constellations (based on the Dama’s companions) mark the moment of your birth and whisper what gifts, burdens, and secrets you carry.
🔭 The basics are now written in the stars, but deeper charts, cosmic alignments, and star-fated insights are still unfolding. Check back soon—and discover what the heavens have always known about you.